Abstract. Metabolomics provides direct insight into physiological state, but for small organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster, it typically requires poo

Background Transposable elements (TEs) are repetitive genetic elements that can jump to new loci causing genome expansions, structural rearrangements, and can, ultimately, propel the evolution of geno...

Abstract. Metabolomics provides direct insight into physiological state, but for small organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster, it typically requires poo

National Institutes of Health awards just over $2 million to UC Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist Aide Macias-Muñoz for a five-year study of the genetic mechanisms that lead to complex traits like eye...

Abstract. Understanding how and why genetic variation is maintained under sustained selection remains a central question in evolutionary genetics. Experime

Transposable elements (TEs) contribute to genome expansions, gene duplications, and the evolution of gene regulatory networks. Recent work has highlighted the role of TE domestication in contributing ...

Abstract. Understanding how and why genetic variation is maintained under sustained selection remains a central question in evolutionary genetics. Experime

Department: Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/1/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, unt...

Purpose of Review Fast-growing plantation resources will increasingly be relied upon to meet global demand for renewable timber products. Concerns exist regarding the quality of wood from plantations and second-growth forests; however, the heartwood quality of timber sourced from plantations and grown for its distinctive color and durability has received little attention. We examine the current status of selected species (in terms of research and development related to heartwood quality) known for their valuable heartwood and explore options that might maintain or improve heartwood quality of plantation grown trees. Findings Plantation grown trees of all species examined had heartwood inferior to that sourced from natural forests. Management of plantation forests to maximize growth can unintentionally promote one process (growth) over other processes (heartwood formation) that may be detrimental to the management objectives related to heartwood durability and color. Heartwood characteristics can be targeted for improvement via breeding or by clonal forestry. Silvicultural interventions to induce a stress response may also improve heartwood quality. Summary Failure to produce quality heartwood has manifold implications, both for plantation growers who may be unable to sell their products for the highest price, and retailers whose reputations depend on meeting customer performance expectations. Management decisions that deliberately cause a stress response (as opposed to maximizing growth) should be considered if plantations are being established using species valued for their heartwood properties. Advanced genetics and silvicultural strategies to promote heartwood formation on suitable sites are necessary to ensure that high value heartwood can be obtained from plantation forests.

Hi all, Please help out the family of Adriana Romero Olivares. Her husband, Jovani, and kids can be helped with meals over the next weeks as Adriana recovers.

Hydra vulgaris is considered an effectively immortal freshwater Cnidarian. As a sistergroup to all Bilateria, studies of Cnidarian genomes offer valuable evo...

The Department of Integrative Biology within the College of Science invites applications for a Department Head, with an accompanying Full Professor appointment. The incumbent will hold two appointment...

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